Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
As demonstrated in the “Pack & Snack” episode of Live It – October 2016
Adapted from kimscravings.com
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- ¼ cup diced onion
- ¼ cup sliced or chopped almonds
- 6 oz plain Greek yogurt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin poaching by placing the chicken in a pot in a single layer. Cover with water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 10–15 minutes or until chicken is opaque and has reached an internal temperature of 165°. Remove chicken from the water and set aside to cool. Shred or dice.
- Combine chicken, dried cranberries, celery, onion, almonds, yogurt and garlic powder in a bowl. Stir well to incorporate all ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Note: Poaching is a quick, healthy and delicious way to cook chicken for this recipe. However, feel free to cook the chicken using any method or use leftover chicken.
Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Serving size: ½ cup
Calories 164
Total Fat 8 g
Carbohydrate 9 g
Fiber 1.5 g
Protein 14.5 g
Live It is a cooking demonstration presented by the Nutrition Food Service and Wellness Departments at Parkview Health. Each episode is hosted by dietitian Andrea Miller, with a goal of showcasing nutrient-dense foods and teaching viewers doable ways to use them in order to promote wellness in our community.
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